Chairs 101 with Sweet Seats

Today, I want to introduce you to my dear friend Cheryl over at Sweet Seats. If you haven't heard about Sweet Seats make sure you take time to read my blog post and check out her website.

About Sweet Seats

Sweet Seats is your spot for stylish seating to sweeten any special occasion, offering chic rental options that are elegant, beautiful and excellently priced. Currently, Sweet Seats offers the classic Chiavari chair in four colors, the modern luxe Ghost chair, super cute kids' Chiavari chairs and tables, as well as crisp white resin folding chairs. We pride ourselves in providing a personalized experience to help fulfill a vision that aligns with our client's event style and decor. Once a client has selected Sweet Seats as their specialty chair provider, we consider it an honor and a pleasure to be included as a part of their momentous occasion. Even though we play a 'behind the scene' position, our team is committed to be responsive, professional, and personable from the initial point of contact until the event is over and the last chair is rolled out the door. It is this commitment that inspires us to delight our clients in hopes that they will trust Sweet Seats to sweeten their daughter's princess-themed birthday party, their sister's wedding reception, their employer's retirement party, their client's book signing event, as well as their best friend's baby shower. Look to Sweet Seats for new sophisticated seating options being unveiled this winter.

What are some of the new chair trends (colors, style, functionality)?

As people are planning their special occasions, they are definitely looking to infuse more personality in the decor, which translates into more color, style and customized accents. Black chiavari chairs with black or shaded cushions offer elegance and versatility as they perfectly compliment classic, as well as modern event themes. Ghost chairs are right on trend by lending a sleek appearance that enhances any color palette and design, whether placed at a large estate table or in a cozy lounge area complete with settees and mirrored tables. Florals are being used to adorn chairs as well as customized chalk signs and more textured fabrics styled vertically or diagonally. Kids' parties have become so popular that themed character parties present the perfect opportunity to seat party goers in their own kids-sized chiavari chairs while tufted wing back chairs are a sophisticated seating option for sweetheart and honoree tables.

What do you think about mixing different styles of chairs?

I honestly think mixing different styles of chairs can be a total winner or a total disaster, depending on the colors and styles that are paired. Lounge areas provide a unique opportunity to combine different styles of seating options such as settees, high back chairs and even tree stumps if it's a rustic elegant setting. Vintage tablescapes with different styles of chairs at the same table have become very popular, and some brides choose to outfit their estate table with a unique set of chairs to truly make the bridal party feels special. I always encourage my clients to see a mock tablescapes complete with linens, chairs and samples centerpieces in the venue if they are thinking about a nontraditional combination of styles, so they are not unpleasantly surprised on their big day.

Finish this sentence: On your wedding day...be true to thine own heart. Every trend is not for everybody, so be sure that your final event design and selections of seating are a true reflection of your own personality!

Cheryl, Owner Sweet Seats

Ghost Chairs

 Black Chiavari Chairs 

Silver Chiavari Chairs